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Acro/Tumbling Classes

Acting Classes

Ballet, Pointe and Pre-Pointe Classes

Contemporary Classes

Competition Classes

Industry Class Commercial Jazz

Hip-Hop Classes

Jazz Classes

Leaps ,Turns,Technique, Improv

Lyrical Classes

Tap Classes

Adult Hip-Hop, Fitness, and Barre Classes

Studio for the Living Arts (SLA) Dance Complex offers year- Summer Camps round classes with an extensive Summer Program for dancers of 6 WEEK CAMP “BE OUR GUEST” all ages and abilities. Our professional faculty and high energy AGES 3-6 / TUESDAYS, 5:30-6:15PM, JULY 13 - AUGUST 17 CREATIVE MOVEMENT CAMP MEETS ONCE A WEEK FOR 6 WEEKS atmosphere provides complete and personalized dance training to both the recreational dancer as well as the serious student who 4 DAY MUSICAL THEATER CAMP AGES 6-12 /MON-THURS/ AUGUST 23 - 26. 5:00-8:00PM is looking to train intensively. 1 DAY #dancecampREMIX : HIP-HOP AND ACRO CAMP AGES 8-12 /THURSDAY/ JULY 8, 9:00AM-2PM If you are a serious dancer looking to refine your technique, we offer a comprehensive summer training program for all levels ONE DAY, FUN DAY, CAMP “MAGICAL UNICORN” THEME AGES 3-8 / TUESDAY, JULY 13, 9AM-12PM through a weekly series of classes, Intensives, Master Classes, and Children’s Camps. Our summer program is open to all ONE DAY, FUN DAY, CAMP “SUPERHERO” THEME students from any studio or school. At SFLA we support all that AGES 3-8 / TUESDAY, JULY 20, 9AM-12PM wish to improve. If you have not taken class at SFLA Dance ONE DAY, FUN DAY, CAMP “DISNEY” THEME Complex before we will help place you in the right level and the AGES 3-8 / TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 9AM-12PM right style to achieve your summer goals. Summer Intensives

Our summer schedule has no shortage of creative and unique SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE June 21 - June 25th dance classes offering the opportunity to experience, 9:30am-12:30pm Jr., 9:30am-2:30pm and Inter Adv+ Advanced Intensive experiment, and explore, the many different aspects of dance! 3 level program is designed for students age 7 and up. Ballet Technique, Pre-Pointe/ Pointe class, Variations, Modern, and "Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)"

Summer Master Classes/Conventions SUMMER MASTER CLASSES, AND DROP-IN POP-UP CLASSES Our annual summer session brings a variety of Master Classes for New England area dancers with different visiting guest artists. Dancers from all over New England come together to take part in this unique summer training opportunity.

6 WEEK SUMMER FEE SCHEDULE

July 12 - August 19, 2021 ONLINE REGISTRATIONS OR BY PHONE You may register online (recommended) by following the link provided on our website 6WK SCHEDULE OF CLASSES TUITION www.studioforthelivingarts.com. Once registered you will have 24-hour access to Add total hours per student 6 Week Session your dance account. You can view charges and payments, as well as make .5 hr $65 payments online at any time. You may also register in person at the studio, or by

.75 - 1 hour $85 phone: 207.657.3006. 1.25 - 2 hours $135

2 .25 - 3 hours $178 LEVEL PLACEMENT All classes are taught with proper terminology, conditioning 3.25 - 4 hours $225 stretches for flexibility, body awareness for appropriate ages and levels, and 4.25 - 5 hours $250 creatively challenged in a positive and caring dance environment. We place all children in classes according to skill, ability and improvement, rather than age. 5.25 - 6 hours $285 6.25 – 7 hours $320 Please note: Age reference is merely for “new” student enrollment until instructor has 7.25 – 8 hours $335 properly observed student’s ability.

9+ hrs = unlimited summer session* $355 Returning Students Our goal is to keep each class progressing together at a similar Family Unlimited summer session* $485 pace while paying attention to the slight mixed level that will naturally arise and

Private lessons $30 half hour change throughout the year. (scheduled through the office) $60 hour

SUMMER CAMPS, INTENSIVES, FEES New Students: For dancers who come to us with experience at other studios or who AND ADULT CLASSES have been absent from us for some time, we need to ask a few questions to Adult Fitness “Burn” 6wks $75 familiarize ourselves with your skill level and capabilities. Once the initial placement

Adult “Barre” Fitness 6wks $55 is determined, the first class is then used as a trial. After the first class the teacher Adult Hip Hop 6wks $75 will make an assessment and advise if proper placement has been achieved or if a Be Our Guest Camp 6wks 7/13- $75 switch to another class is a better fit.

8/17 CLASS LEVEL GUIDE:

#dancecampREMIX! 7/8 $65 One Day, Fun day, Camps $45 Level 1 Beginner: Basic fundamentals are introduced, including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet & arms. Musical Theater Camp 8/23-8/26 $125 Junior Ballet Intensive 6/21-6/25 $125 Levels 2-3 Advanced Beginner /intermediate Each level is structured to provide InterAdv+Adv Ballet Intensive $225 more advanced training as the student is ready. 6/21-6/25 Master Classes + Pop Ups Fees vary per Levels 4-6 Inter. Advanced/Advanced These Inter. Adv. and Adv. levels are the guest teacher culmination of study and hard work. Students should possess 5+ years of recent and consistent training. *Unlimited fees do not include dance camps, adult fitness, Pop-Up classes, intensives, or master classes, which are separate. SUMMER SESSION DROP-IN MASTER CLASSES REGISTRATION is first-come, first served. Many popular classes fill before June so we recommend registering early to secure placement in class. Summer Session offers a community-wide series of master classes for New England area dancers and it is the place to be for the intermediate thorough advanced dancer who wants to gain the For full classes, please email us and we can recommend an alternate course. experience of taking class with master instructors and choreographers. Dancers from all over come There is no registration fee for our 6 week Summer Session of classes. together to take part in this unique summer training opportunity! Register online for as many Payment is due at the time of registration to secure your space in class. Master Classes as you wish. Register early to reserve your spot. Master Class Fees are non- transferrable/non-refundable. Check back frequently for updated schedule add ons. Master Class REFUNDS: Absence from summer classes/camps is non-refundable/ fees vary per guest teacher. non-transferrable. There are no refunds for tuition. Tuition is not prorated. Although we are unable to pro-rate tuition, students may take advantage of making up any missed classes with another class offered over the Summer Session. Please stop at the desk and inform the receptionist when you are making up a class.

SCOTT FOWLER - JAZZ MASTER CLASS DREW BURGESS ACRO MASTER CLASS Ohio native, Drew, relocated to California, and Scott has performed on Broadway in six shows as well as two national tours...... his most trained at L.A.’s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew memorable being JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY, SWING and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN OUT. is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer and guest teacher. Drew can be seen on Feature films include ROCK OF AGES, GANGSTER SQUAD, GNOMEO & JULIET ,BEDTIME teaching & on adjudication panels for: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance STORIES,THE PRODUCERS, GUESS WHO, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, INSPECTOR Teachers Club of Boston, Leap! Competition, Dance Masters of America Regional Chapters, GADGET, MIGHTY APHRODITE and his personal favorite, the best picture Oscar winner Dance Educators of America, Encore Dance & the Rhee Gold Company. Drew is certified by CHICAGO. Television appearances include BUNHEADS, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, test to teach through DMA & DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics and is an active member DANCING WITH THE STARS, GLEE, WILL & GRACE, SWINGTOWN, ELLEN, SUDDENLY in both organizations. Drew is also proud to be Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) & part of their SUSAN, CINDERELLA, TRACY ULLMAN-live and exposed, and the Tony Bennett TV Special U.S. Division Staff of Course Conductors & Adjudicators. Drew’s passion for dance circles the AN AMERICAN CLASSIC. Scott, who also danced early in his career with the NEW YORK globe with guest workshop classes, technique clinics, & choreography, year-round. His CITY BALLET, has been in over 30 national commercials from NISSAN to OLD NAVY, GAP corporate & live entertainment credits include performances with the Radio City Rockettes, and DIET COKE. He continues to perform in live shows from the Oscars to the Emmys as well Taylor Swift, & The Baha Men. His National Choreography merits include the Sherry Gold as teach, choreograph and spread the love of dance in and around this country. After a three Memorial Choreography Award from DMA & Best Small Group & Production from NexStar. year run dancing with CHER from Las Vegas to Moscow Russia, Scott is happy to be back Drew has toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in Rock the home in Los Angeles. Recently Scott just finished filming a bonus live action musical number Ballet 2 and Romeo & Juliet. Drew now resides in Columbus, Ohio and is part of the weekly to be included on the DVD release of Disney's animation FROZEN. He is very proud of the teaching staff at Straub Dance Center. Drew has also filmed several episodes of class content longevity and variety of his dance career. Scott is grateful and gives thanks to his uncle and at CLI Studios in Los Angeles. mentor Bill Fowler for this life and love of dance. ALEX WONG MASTERCLASS Alex was born in Canada. In 2000 Alex won two Junior World BREA PERDUE - LYRICAL MASTER CLASS Titles in Tap and Showdance. Alex won the Audience Choice Award and was a Bronze Brea has trained with and assisted some of the top teachers and choreographers in the country Medallist in the 2003 Genee International Ballet Competition. In 2004, he became the first including Mia Michaels, Stacey Tookey, John Crutchman, Dee Caspary and Doug Caldwell at Canadian to win the Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland. He danced with American his Broadway Dance Center intensives. Touring with regional ballet companies, Ballet Theatre and was a Principal Soloist with the Miami City Ballet. Alex was a finalist on and performing with choreographer, Dan Karaty (N‘Sync, So You Think You Can Dance), Brea Season 7 of the FOX hit series "So You Think You Can Dance" competing for the title of is well versed in all forms of dance. She has established a name for herself as a highly skilled America's favorite dancer but was sidelined by an injury halfway through the season. dancer and choreographer, taking her own performances as well as her students to the next Later that year, both pieces Alex danced on So You Think You Can Dance choreographed by level. Brea can be seen in Disney hits such as Teen Beach Movie, High School Musical, and Mia Michaels and Tabatha & Napolean both won Emmy Awards. Alex has returned as an All Shake it Up. She has danced in numerous commercials and industrials, appeared in the off- Star for many seasons on SYTYCD and several of his pieces he danced in received Emmy Broadway show, “Break The Floor" and was also a semi-finalist on Season 2 of FOX's hit nominations or wins. Alex was also a Semi Finalist on American Idol Season 11 and in 2011, television show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” In addition, Brea has performed in numerous Alex had his Broadway debut, playing the role of "Sniper" in the Original Broadway Cast of parades and shows at Walt Disney World. Recently, Brea is on faculty at Revel Dance the Disney musical "Newsies" which won two Tony Awards and received six other Tony Conventions faculty. Her unique choreography keeps Brea in high demand throughout the nominations. Alex also won the ACCA Award for Outstanding Original Chorus for the country where she teaches workshops and at dance intensives. Broadway 2011-2012 season and the album was nominated for a Grammy Award. Alex's recent notable credits include Dancing with the Stars, Taylor Swift, Jonas RORY FREEMAN - CONTEMPORARY MASTER CLASS Brothers, Ariana Grande, Dolly Partons’ “Christmas on the Square, Mariah Carey’s Christmas Rory Freeman toured with Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound on the brand new show “After The Special, Rebel Wilson’s “Isn’t It Romantic”, Starz TV series drama "Flesh & Bone" playing the Curtain.” He has toured with the company for the past 3 years across the nation as well as role of "Kim", NBC's Peter Pan, Ted 2, Glee, The King & I on Broadway, CW's performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Most recently, he had the honor of performing in "Crazy Ex Girlfriend", Drunk History, The Voice, SNL, The Daily Show, James Corden, Sonya Tayeh’s first full length show in New York City called “You Still Call Me By Name.” You Fosse/Verdon, the Billboard Awards with Paula Abdul, The Oscars, Little Mermaid Live, and may have seen him as a Featured Dancer on the hit television shows America’s Got Talent he has been the cover star of Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit and many others. Alex was a Season 11. Rory has worked with some of the top music artists such as: Taylor Swift, Paula part of the hit movie musical "The Greatest Showman" starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Abdul, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Jack Wagner. Music video credits include: Taylor Swifts’ Zendaya and Michelle Williams playing the role of "Oriental Oddity". He is also part of the film “Shake it Off’ and Paula Abdul’s’ “Check Yourself”. Rory is blessed to have been able to adaptation movie musical “In the Heights” set to premiere in the summer. Alex continues to perform all over the world with the world renowned dance company, MOMIX. Before his career create content on his social media pages IG and TikTok amassing over 1.5 million followers started he proudly earned his BFA in Modern Dance from SUNY Purchase (NY) in 2010. Rory and is also traveling around the world headlining dance conventions. is a part of the faculty and judges for various national conventions and competitions. Date tba.

TEDDY FORANCE CONTEMPORARY MASTER CLASS Teddy Forance grew up surrounded by dance as the fourth generation to live in his family’s studio, the Hackworth Check back frequently! School of Performing Arts in Massachusetts. He took his career to a professional level at the age of 17 by traveling throughout Greece as a dancer for international pop star Anna Vissi. In We are still adding Master Classes and Pop- the years following, Teddy partnered with many esteemed choreographers including Mia Michaels, where he assisted the Celine Dion Taking Chances tour, as well as performing as a Ups for Summer Session lead dancer on Cirque du Soleil's Delerium. Well-known for his work with seasons two and three of the Fox reality show So You Think You Can Dance, he received an honorary Emmy nomination. Teddy has begun to carve his career on the Dancing with the Stars stage as well, both as a featured performer and as a choreographer for Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald. He has also performed with award-winning artists including Lady Gaga on American Idol, Usher at the American Music Awards, Florence and the Machine at the MTV Video Music Awards, among others, and choreographed for Kelly Clarkson on the American Music Awards. Currently, he teaches around the world for JUMP Dance Convention. Teddy is a founding member of the Los Angeles based dance company Shaping Sound. Follow him at @TeddyForance SUMMER DANCE CAMPS SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE

#dancecampREMIX! ACRO+HIP-HOP CAMP AGES 8-12: JULY 8 9AM-2PM /FEE $65 SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE : MONDAY-FRIDAY , JUNE 21-JUNE 25 Get ready to mix up the summer with #dancecampREMIX! for boys and girls ages 8-12 The Studio for the Living Arts (SFLA) Summer Ballet Intensive is a 3 level program (broken into ability and age appropriate groups). Students will start the day with Acro Tricks designed for students age 7 and up. Over the week, students will study with SFLA faculty and Tumbling then we switch gears with tons of Hip Hop Choreography and Improv. The and guest teachers refining their skills in technique and artistry. Students receive training in day ends with a photoshoot so bring a wardrobe change and dress the part with your ballet, pre-pointe, pointe, modern, variations, and Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) coolest, freshest + fun hip hop fashion! classes. Students will also participate in a closing demonstration at the end of the week.

4 DAY MUSICAL THEATER CAMP AGES 6-TEEN: AUGUST 23-26 5PM-8PM /FEE:$125 Studio for the Living Arts Faculty: Our dynamic Musical Theater duo Pam Collins-Stahle and Kelly Fantigrossi are back to bring Elizabeth Avantaggio you an unparalleled Musical Theater experience! Students ages 6-teen are broken into levels Grace Koury 2-4. Theater Camp students will study singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing for an Kate Smedal end of week performance from the classics to our modern age. Camp will conclude with a Guest Faculty: showcase of the students work on the last day . Kelly holds a M.F.A. in Acting from UCLA and Joseph Jefferies, Boston Ballet a B.A. in Theater with a Minor in Dance from Temple University. In addition to teaching tap Kate Marchessault, Casco Bay Movers and acting at SLA Dance Complex, Kelly’s teaching history includes Acting classes at the Sasha Yapparov, Portland Ballet University of California, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts/Manhattan, and The NYC National Dance Institute. Miss Pam has been working as a Musical theater choreographer Levels/Fees: for over ten years with Lake Region Community Theater and Lake Region High School. Her Advanced Beginner : Age 7+ (9:30am-12:30pm) $125 productions include, "The Wizard of Oz", "Gypsy", "Oliver", "Annie", "Willy Wonka", "My Fair Intermediate, Inter Advanced : Age 10+ (9:30am-2:30pm) $225 Lady", "Suessical the Musical", "Beauty and the Beast", "High School Musical", "Oklahoma", Advanced: Age 15+ (9:30am-2:30pm) $225 "Little Shop of Horrors", "Hello Dolly", "Grease" and "Cinderella". Her professional career has carried her overseas to Singapore and Taiwan while employed with "DisneyFest" and Dress Code: "Sesame Street Live". She has graced the Disney World stages performing in "Mickey's FEMALES: Black leotard and pink ballet tights; short dance skirts are acceptable on International Songbook" at Epcot Center and the 25th Anniversary "Spectro Magic Parade". occasion. Pink ballet slippers and pointe shoes, if applicable. Hair must be pulled back into a bun. MALES: White t-shirt and black pants for classes . Ballet slippers. “BE OUR GUEST” 6 WK DANCE CAMP AGES 3-7: JULY 13 - AUG 17 5:30-6:15PM This popular children’s summer camp meets once a week for 6 weeks each Tuesday. “Be Our What to Bring: * Advanced Beginner: Water bottle and snack. * Intermediate-Advanced: Guest” is a fun and educational camp that covers a combination of dance styles, tumbling, and Water bottle, snack, lunch. creative movement. Each week features a different live Princess character guest. In addition The safety of our students has been a priority since our June 2020 re-opening. to Belle, some of her visiting “guests” will include Frozen’s Anna and Elsa, Ariel, Tinker Bell, SFLA has been operating with the most up-to-date health and safety protocols including Félicie, and Moana. thorough cleaning procedures, enforced mask use, and social distancing. Please contact Director , Susan Cloutier, [email protected] , with any questions.

ONE DAY, FUN DAY, CAMPS! AGE 3-8: TUESDAYS 9AM-12PM/ FEE $45 PER CAMP 6 WEEK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS – CLASSES BEGIN JULY 12th These action packed half-day camps include dancing, tumbling, themed crafts and fun energetic dance games. Please pack a nut free snack and a drink. Please let us know if ACRO/TUMBLING CLASSES FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH ADVANCED Students your dancer has any food allergies. Students will be broken into ability and age appropriate learn a variety of skills including walkovers, flips, handsprings, aerials, and more. Additional groups. focus is also placed on core strengthening exercises and increasing flexibility. Acro can be incorporated into dance, cheerleading and gymnastics. Our classes are taught by Certified JULY 20 “MAGICAL UNICORN CAMP” This magical camp is full of all things unicorn, from teachers and we are an Acrobatic Arts Certified studio. the dancing, to the glittery crafts, it’s sure to be a magical time! ACTING is for those students seeking a performance training class. This 6 week course JULY 27 “ THE GREATEST SUPERHERO CAMP” All of the best superheroes will surely includes theater movement/vocal based techniques, exercises pertaining to terminology save the day! Hero Training: Hero Stunts & Dance Moves (Tumbling and Dance) “Save related to the actor, and a performance workshop segment that gives students practical The Universe” Obstacle Courses, Hero Arts & Crafts. Boom!! experience in the rehearsal and performance process. After our final class there will be an “in studio performance-in-progress” to highlight work developed in our performance AUGUST 3 “DISNEY CAMP” Channel your inner Disney Prince or Princess through music, workshop and/or any work developed as a result of our creative endeavors. dance and tumbling, all to our favorite Disney Songs! BARRE CLASS FOR ADULTS Erin Marenghi is the mother of two teenagers, a former gymnast, lifelong dancer, and certified yoga instructor who has recently completed a 100-hour barre teacher training with The Portland Yoga Project after many years of enjoying the strengthening/toning benefits of supplementing her yoga practice with regular barre classes. Barre classes are an energetic series of targeted muscle exercises, usually smaller range movements and higher reps focusing on alignment and core engagement, with yoga- inspired stretching throughout for the muscle groups worked - all set to a fun playlist! The workout is done barefoot on a yoga mat and uses light hand weights, a yoga block, small exercise ball. The ballet barre is used for balance for some of the ballet-inspired moves.

BALLET/POINTE is essential to building a solid dance education. A classical form of dance which concentrates on barre, centre floor, proper body alignment, and technique. Pre-Pointe/Pointe work is available by teacher permission. Twice a week summer training is recommended for ballet levels 3-5. Pointe work is available by teacher permission. Pointe students must be enrolled in 2 ballet classes per week.

BURN is an adult fitness class. Expect the unexpected! Pam brings her own unique style to this ultimate calorie-burning workout through challenging combinations of cardiovascular drills and strength training: Cardio, Lower Body Strength, Upper Body Strength, and Core (paired with a great playlist)! All Burn workouts can be modified up or down, so it will push you no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Bring you hand weights, bands, and a PULSE DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS, SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2021 yoga mat . Studio provides stability balls. Pulse Dance Company is designed as a conservatory-type program that prepares

CONTEMPORARY dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several students to become technically proficient dancers and artists. The Company serves dance genres, including modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Contemporary dancer combines as a performance and competition group. fluid dance movement and technique. At Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex, we offer exceptional instruction with a HIP-HOP Our hip-hop is a fast moving, high energy style class that is taught to the latest professional faculty, innovative and current choreography, limitless opportunities, music of today. Warm-up, strength, stretches, and isolation segments are followed by combinations and hip-hop choreography. Hip-Hop mixes Funk and Street dance styles and professional mentorship. Our competition dance experience is also offered at that are commonly seen in music videos. No technical training needed! various levels of commitment. The limitations to your training and level of dancing are set by you the dancer. Our goal is to create a positive and nurturing environment INDUSTRY CLASS (COMMERCIAL JAZZ) Industry Class features commercial jazz, a at the studio while we develop diverse dancers that have a strong understanding of stylized combination of funk, hip hop and jazz, similar to styles seen in music videos for technique, choreography, and performance. Beyonce and Lady Gaga. We offer Junior and Senior level classes which start out with a warm up and weekly combinations that will fine tune your ability to pick up quickly, retain choreography, and perform like a professional! Footwear: Industry class is done in heels, Pulse is one of the largest and longest running competition dance teams in anything you feel comfortable walking in: they can be 1 inch character shoes, stilettos, Southern Maine. Pulse consists of 100+ members from 15 different towns and Latin heels, boots,booties, etc. Feel free to bring a couple different pairs to try. cities. Our informational meeting for interested members will be held Sunday, May 19, 12pm, at the studio. If you would like to join us for our 30th season, JAZZ Class will consist of weekly warm ups focusing on strong technique, across the floor please email the Director for an Audition packet. Susan Cloutier: jumps and turns, and dance combinations. [email protected]

LYRICAL Class is designed for dancers looking to grow and challenge themselves with technique, style, and artistry. A song's lyrics are a driving force and key inspiration for the SUMMER SESSION DRESS CODE movement. A solid ballet-based technique is an essential component of this style of dance BALLET CLASSES LEVELS I –VI as is various other forms of jazz and modern dance. FEMALES: Hair in a ballet bun, any solid color Leotard, Footed Ballet Pink tights,

Pink ballet slippers (leather or canvas). Males: Black pants/shorts, white t-shirt. LEAPS, TURNS, TECHNIQUE If your summer goal is to perfect your turns or reach new heights with your leaps, then jump into this class! Class is geared towards helping the JAZZ /TECHNIQUE CLASSES/ TAP/ACRO highly motivated dancer improve on their technique and skills of leaps and turns. Class CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL/MUSICAL THEATER focuses on technique and progressions for turns & leaps as well as core strength and Solid or Print Leotard any color, fitted camisole, or crop tank top flexibility. Dance shorts , leggings . Males: Dance pants/shorts, t-shirt. PIROUETTES AND JUMPS Elevate your ballet technique this summer! In addition to ballet Hair secured back away from the face. jumps, pirouette work will progress from simple pirouette en dehors and en dedans to pirouette in attitude, arabesque and à la seconde. It will also include the breakdown of HIP-HOP Fouetté turns, pique, chaine and combinations en manège. Loose fitting, athletic type top and bottom and clean sneakers (not worn in off the street). PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE PBT referred to as PBT, is an innovative program designed to train dancers to improve technique, flexibility and strength to achieve their personal best in classical ballet. PBT is an innovative program developed by Marie Walton- S DRESS CODE Manhon and her team of physiotherapists. PBT classes at Studio for the Living Arts Dance CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND CHILDREN’S CAMP Leotard (any solid color or print) Complex (SFLA) are taught by faculty member Elizabeth Avantaggio who recently completed her PBT certification as an instructor. PBT class is geared towards junior dancers Tutu/Skirt/Dance Shorts/Leggings . Tights optional ages 8+ through adult, (level 3-6 ballet). Leather ballet slippers or barefeet . Boys: Comfortable pants or shorts and t-shirt. TAP Basic steps are introduced and turned into fun and challenging combinations. Emphasis will be placed on learning technique, timing, rhythm and syncopation. BALLET INTENSIVE DRESS CODE Females: black leotard and pink ballet tights; short dance skirts are acceptable on occasion. Pink ballet slippers and pointe shoes, if applicable. Hair must be pulled back into a bun. Males: White t-shirt and black pants for classes. Ballet slippers.

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS COMING THIS FALL!

with Elizabeth Avantaggio and Kate Smedal Our ballet students bring the magical tale of the Nutcracker to life at our annual holiday performance each December. This season we will be holding an evening performance on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7pm, and a 1pm matinee performance on Saturday December 11th. Theater location tba. Ballet students in levels 1-6 will be performing. Our Nutcracker 2021 Handbook will be available soon on our website. * Our youngest students enrolled in our ballet program (Levels 1-3) learn their Nutcracker roles during a small portion of their weekly ballet classes and they do not need to attend the audition unless they wish to be considered for extra roles beyond their role taught in class. AUDITION LOCATION: Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex, Gray, ME There are no Audition Fees. Look for our Nutcracker Audition Form and Nutcracker 2021 Handbook coming this Fall.

Director, Susan Cloutier e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.studioforthelivingarts.com

Mail: Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex Gray Shopping Plaza, 21 Portland Rd., Suite 2 Gray, Me 04039

DIRECTIONS We are located in the Gray Shopping Plaza, 21 Portland Rd., Gray. When using the interstate use Exit 63 of the Maine Turnpike in Gray then turn right to the first set of lights at Gray Corner. Take a right onto Route 100 south. The Gray Shopping Plaza will be on your left.

Classes are held at our main Dance Complex for studios 1-3. Within the same shopping Plaza, 3 doors down form the Complex, we also house “The Annex”, our 7,000 Sq. Ft. studio and convention space.

6 WEEK SUMMER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES BEGINS JULY 12 - AUGUST 19, 2021

MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY STUDIO #1 STUDIO #2 STUDIO #3 THE ANNEX STUDIO #1 STUDIO #2 STUDIO #3 THE ANNEX

4:00-4:45pm 4:00-4:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 3:30-4:00pm** 2:30-3:00pm 3:30-4:00pm** Hip-Hop Pre-Pointe Leaps, Turns, Company Pirouettes and Company Level 4/5 Level 3 Improv Rehearsals Jumps Rehearsals Inter Adv Intermediate Level 2 Acro 6 Adv Inter/InterAdv Lyrical 5 Age 13+ Age 10+ Age 8+ Drew Level 3/4 Brea Perdue Amanda Kate Veronica Burgess/Pam Advanced Victoria Collins-Stahle Grace

4:45-5:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:30-5:30pm 3:00-4:00pm 4:00-4:30pm** 4:00-4:30pm** Hip-Hop Ballet Company Acro/Tumbling Acro+ Ballet Company Company Level 2 Intermediate Rehearsals Level 6 Tumbling Inter/InterAdv Rehearsals Rehearsals Adv Beg Level 3 TBA Extras Advanced Level 1 Level 3/4 Ballet 2 Scott Fowler Age 8+ Age 10+ Veronica Age 15+ Age 5-8 Age 10+ Ensemble Bdway Jazz 5 Amanda Kate Pam Pam Grace Kate Victoria

5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:15pm 5:00-6:00pm 5:30-6:15pm 4:00-4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:30-5:45pm** Hip-Hop Ballet Ballet Acro/Tumbling “Be Our Guest” Pointe Ballet Contemporary Intermediate Level 6 Level 1/2 Inter Adv Dance Camp Level 6 Level 2 Levels 4/5 Level 3 Advanced Age 6-8 Level 4 Age 3-6 Advanced Adv Beg Age 13+ Age 10+ Age 14+ Veronica Age 12+ Pam Age 14+ Age 8+ Victoria Amanda Kate Pam Grace Kate

6:15-7:00pm 6:30-7:00pm 6:15-7:15pm 6:00-6:45pm 5:30-6:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 5:30-9:00pm 5:45-6:30pm Hip-Hop Pointe Ballet Acro/Tumbling Tap Level 6 Check dates for INDUSTRY CLASS Level 1/2 Level 6 Level 4/5 Adv Beg Level 2 Advanced summer session Commercial Jazz Age 6+ Advanced Advanced Level 2 Adv Beg Ballet MASTER CLASSES, Inter Advanced Amanda Age 14+ Age 13+ Age 8+ Ages 8+ Age 14+ GUEST TEACHERS, Levels 4/5 Kate Elizabeth Pam Kelly Grace AND POP-UP Age 13+ CLASSES Victoria

7:00-8:00pm 7:15-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm 6:30-7:30pm 5:30-6:15pm Hip-Hop Pointe Acro/Tumbling Lyrical/Jazz Pirouettes and Level 6 Level 4/5 Intermediate Level 3 Jumps Age 15+ Advanced Level 3 Age 11+ Level 5/6 Amanda Age 13+ Age 10+ Stefanie Advanced Elizabeth Pam Kate

6:30-7:15pm BURN Adult Fitness Pam

**Company Rehearsal Classes are by audition for Pulse Dance Company. To request an Audition Packet: [email protected]

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY STUDIO #1 STUDIO #2 THE ANNEX STUDIO #1 STUDIO #2 STUDIO #3 THE ANNEX 3:45-4:30pm 4:15-4:45pm 3:15-4:00pm 3:00-3:30pm 4:00-4:30pm 4:00-4:45pm** Leaps, Turns, Pointe Leaps, Turns, Pointe Creative Company Jumps Level 6 Jumps Level 5/6 Movement I Rehearsal InterAdv/Adv Advanced Inter/InterAdv Advanced Beginner Bdway Jazz 4 Level 4/5 Age 15+ Level 3/4 Age 15+ Age 3+4 Scott Fowler Age 13+ Elizabeth Age 10+ Karen Victoria Victoria Michelle 4:45-5:15pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:45-5:45pm 4:00-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:15pm 4:45-5:15pm** Pointe Contemporary Ballet Company Ballet Tap Company Levels 4/5 Level 3 Level 6 Rehearsals* Level 5/6 Level 1 Rehearsal Inter Adv/Adv Intermediate Advanced Lyrical 2 Advanced Age 6+ Lyrical 4 Age 13+ Age 10+ Age 15+ Michelle Age 15+ Karen Brea Perdue Grace Victoria Elizabeth Victoria

5:15-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm 5:45-6:15pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:00-6:15pm Ballet INDUSTRY CLASS Progressing Ballet Lyrical/Jazz Ballet Ballet Contemporary Levels 4/5 Commercial Jazz Technique (PBT) Level 2 Pre-Pointe/Pointe Level 2 Levels 6 Inter Adv/Adv Intermediate Advanced Adv Beg Inter/Inter Adv Adv Beg Advanced Age 13+ Age 10+ Elizabeth Age 8+ Level 3/4 Age 8+ Age 15+ Grace Victoria Michelle Grace Grace Victoria

6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:00pm 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm 6:15-6:45pm** Barre Class INDUSTRY CLASS Progressing Ballet Lyrical Tap Company Adults Commercial Jazz Technique (PBT) Level 1 Inter/Inter Adv Rehearsals Erin Advanced Inter/InterAdv Beginner Level 3/4 Contemporary 6 Age 15+ Elizabeth Age 6+ Ages 10+ Forance/Perreault Victoria Michelle Kelly

7:00-8:00pm 6:15-6:30pm 6:15-7:15pm 6:45-7:15pm** Ballet+ Company Acting Company Pre-pointe Rehearsals Ages 10-teen Rehearsals Intermediate Lyrical 1 Kelly Lyrical 6 Extra Level 3 Michelle Advanced Age 10+ Brea Perdue Elizabeth Victoria

6:30-7:30pm 7:30-8:15pm Hip-Hop Tap Adults Teens Amanda Level 5 Adv Kelly